Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainBrownfield’s public schools score below 60% of Maine districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Brownfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.
From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Brownfield’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 294 Maine towns with household incomes within a quarter of Brownfield’s, its schools beat 61%, higher than their 40% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 84% of tested students were proficient in reading and 74% in math, against 84% and 82% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2020 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine (the state reports Brownfield’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,963 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Molly Ockett School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Shepherds River Mennonite School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Brownfield’s grade
C+: better than 40% of Maine school districts. Graduation is above the Maine average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Brownfield, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Brownfield · depends on your address
Molly Ockett School
Grades PK–8 · 520 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Fryeburg
New Suncook School
Grades PK–4 · 97 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Lovell
Kindergarten in Brownfield
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 77 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Denmark
1st grade in Brownfield
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 77 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Denmark
2nd grade in Brownfield
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 77 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Denmark
3rd grade in Brownfield
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 77 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Denmark
4th grade in Brownfield
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 77 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Denmark
5th grade in Brownfield
Molly Ockett School
Grades PK–8 · 520 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Fryeburg
6th grade in Brownfield
Molly Ockett School
Grades PK–8 · 520 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Fryeburg
7th grade in Brownfield
Molly Ockett School
Grades PK–8 · 520 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Fryeburg
8th grade in Brownfield
Molly Ockett School
Grades PK–8 · 520 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Fryeburg
Brownfield’s public schools are run by School Administrative District 72, which also serves Denmark, Fryeburg, Lovell and Stoneham and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Brownfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Brownfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Brownfield | C+ | School Administrative District 72 |
| Denmark | C+ | School Administrative District 72 |
| Hiram | B− | School Administrative District 55 |
| Fryeburg | C+ | School Administrative District 72 |
| Porter | B− | School Administrative District 55 |
2 of the 4 neighbors share School Administrative District 72 with Brownfield, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Conway, NH and Eaton, NH border Brownfield but are graded on their own state’s tests, so they’re left out.
Every school in Brownfield
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Brownfield’s schools
Are Brownfield’s schools good?
On Maine’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Brownfield children attend score below 60% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Brownfield in?
School Administrative District 72, which runs grades PK–8 and enrolls 694 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
What is Brownfield’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2020 in School Administrative District 72 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.
How much does Brownfield spend per student?
$13,963 in School Administrative District 72 (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Brownfield?
Yes: Shepherds River Mennonite School (religious, grades 1–10, 30 students).
Parents talk
What Brownfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Brownfield → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.